15.45
SoftCaldew Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4541.66
- 2m 1f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.60
- Place: £3.50
Form: 5-PP21 CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd |
25/1 |
|
11 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, lost position and pushed along briefly 4th, reminders after 6th |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to soft), and was placed off 10lb higher on the outer track here (2m1f, soft) in November; impossible to rule out but has become unreliable and was safely held here twice last month. |
25/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 3-164U D BF
Last run: 163 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 9yo but ran okay in this new headgear combination last time when rallying into fifth, finishing behind Mojo Ego and Heart Above; that's something to build on; Alan Doyle claimed 5lb that day but can't now. |
8/1 |
|
9 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 9yo who is yet to add to his C&D win in June 2022; ran well for a long way when placed at Hexham (2m, good to soft) last month but was soundly beaten here a fortnight later; cheekpieces refitted today. |
16/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 41-351 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 251/23 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Veteran who won twice in 2025, the second by 7l over C&D (soft) in December; now 5lb higher in a stronger race. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
11yo who is lightly raced for his age and won at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before 2l third at Kelso (2m5f, good); well-beaten third at Perth (2m4f) since when the soft ground may not have been ideal, and a similar surface is expected today. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: 11-623 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; came good over fences with C&D (good to soft) success in May (three runs ago) and remains on a workable mark but has become too inconsistent to rely upon. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, headway 3 out, went second 2 out, mistake last, hung left and weakened run-in |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, pressed winner 5th, lost position but in touch with leaders 10th, weakened gradually after 4 out |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 44-539
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
held up in rear, no impression from 4 out |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 551
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; that form amounted to little (second well below best then and since) but this one has gone back up just 2lb and should stay this first attempt beyond 2m5f under rules. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won off 1lb lower at Bangor (2m4f, good; also suited by soft) last Apri but has suffered three non-completions since then and was well beaten when he did get round; clearly capable of a big run but comes with a good few risks. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 215475
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
pressed leader, led 4 out, ridden and faced challenge from 2 out, clear with one other inside final 110yds, kept on well |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-7P23 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won four on the bounce here last summer (2m6f-3m1f; soft/good) but has looked a little out of sorts this season, for all that he shaped a bit better last time after further wind surgery. |
14/1 |
|
5th 11 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft); lurks on a good mark but looked out of sorts here on both appearances this season and needs recent wind op to have made a difference; tongue-tie refitted. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft), including this race a year ago; needs to rebound from a disappointing run here (3m1f) last month but is back on a workable mark and can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: /34-6U
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Still seeking first win over fences (0-30); runner-up at Catterick (2m, soft; beaten 9l) over Christmas, but perhaps found the extended 2m3f (here) overstretching stamina reserves latest; first start for three months; others tick more of the required boxes. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Still seeking first win over fences (0-30); runner-up at Catterick (2m, soft; beaten 9l) over Christmas, but perhaps found the extended 2m3f (here) overstretching stamina reserves latest; first start for three months; others tick more of the required boxes. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 26-078 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Long in the tooth and no longer the force of old but bounced back from two poor chase runs with respectable effort over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month and is now 5lb lower than when going close in this race a year ago; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Very capable over fences but pulled up in that discipline on his last two starts following a break of 217 days; he did go close over hurdles at Aintree three runs ago so there's a big effort in him if he can get his act together. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: -81143 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
held up in last, headway after 3 out, ridden when disputing third after 2 out, weakened approaching last |
14/1 |
|
3 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Completed a double at Carlisle in October; not in the same form since and doesn't look favourably treated off 3lb higher than in this event 12 months ago (finished ninth). |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 371-44 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Best effort for a long time when second at Southwell last month, in first-time cheekpieces; all wins at much shorter but that latest run was at 2m4f+; remains on an attractive mark and one to consider strongly. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, lost position and dropped to rear 8th |
16/1 |
|
4 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to hit top gear this season and, although he was only beaten about 5l, it's questionable what he achieved when last of three at Leicester (2m, good) last month; however, it's worth noting he's now 6lb lower than when winning over C&D last April. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 522
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £198.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £211.48 |
| Tricast | £581.03 |
| Trifecta | £1127.50 |
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